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🚒 Should You Pay Cruise Gratuities? Let's Talk About It...

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Poverty to Paradise
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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 59:34
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & AdviceπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have changed my mind over this past year and today, I will explain my new stance, tell you why I changed my mind about paying gratuities, what I now do instead and share your feedback.

I'm not here to tell anybody what to do with their money. You do you. Don't tell me what to do with my money.

I have decided I'm not leaving the automatic gratuitity on um the bill anymore. That's my preference.

I'm going to go to guest services off and then I'm going to decide experience um a crew member if I want to tip them or not.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider tipping based on individual service rather than automatic gratuities.
βœ“Communicate with room stewards about cleaning preferences to potentially reduce their workload.
βœ“Tip crew members who go above and beyond, even if not in traditional roles.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Affording gratuities β€” Gratuities are part of the budget; if you can't afford them, consider if a cruise is feasible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you pay cruise gratuities?
QWhy did the creator change their mind about paying gratuities?
QWhat does the creator do instead of automatic gratuities?

Topics Covered

Service Crew1 Happy BaconValue PricingΒ½ Happy BaconDisembarkation1 Sad BaconDining Room ServiceΒ½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove1 Happy Bacon
MiamiΒ½ Happy Bacon
St. Martin1 Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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Cruise Ship Gratuities #CruiseTips #PrepayGratuities #LivingOnACruiseShip After living on cruise ships for nearly a year, I have heard just about every excuse to pay and not to pay gratuities. I have changed my mind over this past year and today, I will explain my new stance, tell you why I changed my mind about paying gratuities, what I now do instead and share your feedback. Let's talk about it. ----------------------------------------- β–Ί How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI β–Ί β–Ί I Got Paid to Live Here - https://youtu.be/P_T-5uf_RSI ----------------------------------------- Hi! My name is Lynnelle Lee. On this channel, I upload videos weekly surrounding topics of living on a retirement budget of $2,500 a month, traveling full-time on cruise ships using discounts including casino deals, and finding unique ways to fund a stress-free soft life. If you have a low-fixed income, are in or nearing retirement, and think you don't have enough money to live in Paradise, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! 🚒 How you can support my journey: β–Ί Watch til the end, like, comment/question, subscribe & share β–Ί Donate to paypal.me/PovertyToParadise β–Ί YouTube Thanks button $$$ β–Ί Check out the affiliate links below ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- β–Ί Travel items I use while living on cruise ships (Affiliate Links): Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/povertytoparadise ----------------------------------------- 🚒 If you are over 40 and interested in learning how to create a successful YouTube channel or Jumpstart your retirement travels, these are the courses that I took (Affiliate Links): β–Ί YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 β–Ί Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=34db57 β–Ί Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- β–Ί Travel Credit Card I Use For Hotel Reward Points: β†’ Earn 4 free nights & Elite Status with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card using this link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ----------------------------------------- β–Ί For Business Inquiries ONLY πŸ˜ŠπŸ›³ PovertyToParadise@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commissions on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider. ----------------------------------------- 0164 Living On A Cruise Ship